NEPAL-CHINA Joint Military Exercise

For the first time in Nepal’s history, Nepal and China are holding a joint Military Exercise

Although Nepalese and
Chinese military officials have been saying that Nepal-China joint military
drill is intended to enhance the capability of the armies in times of disasters
and anti-terrorism activities, much speculation may be going on in some
quarters of Nepal and its southern neighbor.

Although everyone is
watching quietly, the special forces of Nepal Army and Chinese People’s
Liberation Army have already marched on the ground for the exercises.

Nepal Army has been
hosting joint military exercises with Indian and American Army for the last
many years, this is for the first time the Nepalese Army is playing the game
with the People's Liberation Army of China.

Focusing on tactics of
counter insurgency and counter terrorism, the 10-day military drill, named
Sagarmatha Friendship 2017, is the first of its kind between the armies of
Nepal and China.

Director General of
Military Operations (DGMO) Major General Binod Kumar Shrestha inaugurated the
event at the Maharajganj-based Special Forces Brigade.

In his opening remarks,
Maj Gen Shrestha said that the joint exercise aimed at promoting military
relations and enhance interoperability between Nepali and Chinese special
forces at functional level by placing emphasis on counter terrorism tactics,
techniques and procedures.

“Chinese Army is widely
acknowledged for its professionalism, dedication and combat experience while
Nepalese Army has gained many valuable lessons during its successful counter
insurgency campaign in recent past and has a wealth of experience worth
sharing,” he said.

He further expressed
his confidence that the joint training will prove to be a great platform to
learn and share each other’s knowledge and experiences.

PLA’s Colonel Yang
Shumeng said the cooperation between Chinese People’s Liberation Army and Nepal
Army in dealing with the threat of terrorism serves the common interest of both
countries.

He also expressed his
hope that the joint training will enhance mutual trust and confidence between
two armies and promote bilateral cooperation.